space
3 astronauts return to Earth after 6 months aboard the ISS
Posted in Science on 19th Jun, 2016
by Alex Muller
The capsule landed on its side, a frequent occurrence, after parachuting for 14 minutes. A search and recovery team quickly extracted the trio from the capsule.
Einstein was right (again): gravitational waves detected a second time
Posted in Science on 18th Jun, 2016
by Alex Muller
The first detection of gravitational waves was made in September, It created a scientific sensation and was a benchmark in physics.
There could be at least 2 more planets in our Solar System
Posted in Science on 18th Jun, 2016
by Alex Muller
New calculations on the data that originally gave rise to the Planet Nine hypothesis, that suggest that the hypothetical extra planet might not be alone.
New rocket to revolutionize China's space program
Posted in Hardware on 18th Jun, 2016
by Alex Muller
Long March 7s maiden flight will not only test the rocket and next-generation human-rated spacecraft. It will also mark the first use of an island spaceport in the South China Sea.
NASA conducts largest fire experiment in space
Posted in Science on 17th Jun, 2016
by Alex Muller
It was the first in a series of three planned fire experiments, which seek to better understand the dynamics of fire in microgravity so that astronauts will be well-prepared.